Description of the “Milano” large straw cape for the sun

The Milano is a large straw panama hat. It’s a perfect hat for the Sun and the beach. It has a casual, elegant style, perfect for matching with a swimsuit or vacation outfit.

Match your straw hat to your swimsuit for the vacations

A hat is a must-have for any vacation. Not only does it protect you from the sun, but it also adds a touch of chic to your outfits. It’s perfect to wear with a swimsuit for a cocktail party at the Beach Club.

Our panama hats are tailor-made in Belgium

Maison Fabienne Delvigne likes to adapt to the desires of its customers all over the world. In order to offer them a highly personalized, made-to-measure service, requests and appointments can be made in our boudoir atelier in Brussels, but also via Teams, Zoom, Whatsapp.

La Maison will be delighted to make your dreams come true.

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How do we wrap our straw capelines?

• First, we carefully wrap the hat in tissue paper.
• Then we place it in a hatbox designed by Fabienne Delvigne. These are specially designed for the Maison.
• Next, we place a certificate of authenticity next to the hat.
• Finally, we delicately perfume it with Guerlain’s Eau de Cashemire. This step reminds us of a beautiful collaboration between the two Houses.

The history of the panama hat

Panama hats are hats made of vegetable fibers. Despite its name, it is not of Panamanian origin but Ecuadorian.

Moreover, contrary to popular belief, the Panama hat is not a form of hat. Indeed, it is a material composed of a hand woven of young palm shoots from Ecuador. Therefore, a trilby hat, a fedora hat or a floppy hat could very well be considered a panama hat!

It is Theodore Roosevelt who will contribute to popularize it by wearing it during his visit to the building sites of the Panama Canal in 1906. This hat then became a must-have accessory to wear without moderation on sunny days.

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